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An oil spill is spreading across the Helford River. Picture from file: National Trust Glendurgan

Oil spill spreads across Helford River prompting 'no swim' warning
A warning has gone out not to swim in part of the Helford River today following reports of a "severe" oil spill.

Falmouth Harbour. Picture Shark Bay films/Falmouth Harbour

What our readers think is the biggest problem in Falmouth that needs fixing next

The two kayaks were found on Sunday, August 14. Picture: Falmouth Lifeboat Facebook

Lifeboat 'urgently' trying to identify owners after kayaks found unattended

Landaviddy Lane in Polperro where planning permission has been granted to change the use of an annexe to a holiday let - note that the property in view is not the property in question (Image: Google)

Annexe to be used as holiday let - despite claim it goes against local agreement

The road will be closed for two days

Road on estate in Falmouth to be closed for two days this week

One of the vehicles stopped by police in Cornwall on Saturday Picture: Devon and Cornwall Police 'No Excuse' team

Foreign holidaymaker falls foul of UK laws - and car stopped with adult in boot

It is now easier for people to book activities and events. Picture: Children's Sailing Trust

Cornish watersports centre separates charity from activities with new vision

The Red Arrows flight was cancelled yesterday – watch the action here instead, from inside and outside cockpit. Picture: PA

After Red Arrows fly in Falmouth – watch action from inside and outside cockpit

A petition has been set up to form a new parish council for Newlyn, Mousehole and Paul Picture: Getty Images

Bid to form new parish council to 'better represent' villages in West Cornwall

The Skipper: Cornish not a priority in Cornwall!?

RSPCA issue urgent warning to UK dog owners over 'silent killer' amid health warning. (PA)

Pet owners warned of 'silent killer' to avoid risking your dog with this weekend

Sharps have joined withthe ambition to make Cornwall the cleanest county in the country

Brewery joins initiative to see Cornwall become cleanest place in England

Here's what you can do if you lose your luggage when travelling by plane (PA)

Can you claim compensation if your luggage is lost or delayed at airports?

The children of a local playgroup, some of whom may now have their own (grown up) children.

Step Back in Time: Pictures of Falmouth in 1977

The fire in Kerrier Way, Camborne seen from Connor Downs Pictures: Richelle Smith/Beth Jordan

FURTHER UPDATE Further update on large fire in Camborne that posed 'considerable hazard'

It is proposed to place beach huts at Castle Beach, Falmouth with a winter sauna business Pictures: Ben Revill/Cornwall Council

Falmouth beach huts could be replaced with winter sauna business on seafront

Rubin Wilson heads home for Helston Athletic

REPORT: Wilson grabs two as Helston seal first league win of the season

James Huntley was sentenced at Truro Crown Court

Drug addict who subjected mum to 'vile abuse' spared jail as she pleads for him

A screenshot from the video by the Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust

Video of 'spooked' seals in Cornish sea prompts 'correct behaviour' warning

UK Today

Motorists could save hundreds on fuel costs by using a certain air-con button

What is today's Framed? August 14 movie hints and answer

McDonald's to launch 2 deals on Monday August 15 - How to redeem offers

Asda 'do not eat' warning after contamination risk makes product 'unsafe'

'Insane' TikTok hack reveals simple way to keep flies out of your home

Drivers urged to make urgent check on cars this weekend amid Met Office warning

News

Met office weather warning: Three days of storms predicted as heatwave comes to an end. Pictures: PA

Met Office weather warning: Three days of storms in Cornwall as heatwave ends

Helston Athletic vs Wellington AFC: Live updates

Helston Athletic vs Wellington AFC: Live updates

The Packet's highlights of day one of Boardmasters Festival 2022

Boardmasters 2022 Day 1 Highlights: George Ezra, IDLES, Damien 'Jr Gong' Marley

Falmouth fireworks display. Picture left: Stuart Wilkes, top right: Steve Lampshire, bottom right: Kate Allen. Packet Camera Club

WATCH: Impressive fireworks display lights up the seafront for Falmouth Week

Some of the incidents in the last weeks for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service. Picture: Saltash Fire Station

Pressure grows on Cornwall's fire crews with 261 calls in 24 hours

The Old Custom House in St Ives where Little Palais has applied to amend its licence (Image: Google)

More than 50 letters of support for bar's planned changes in tourist hotspot

Boardmasters is taking place between Friday 12 and Sunday 14 August

OPINION Boardmasters 2022: Or how I learnt to respect the sun and pack less

80s-00s night is close to selling out. Picture: Falmouth Week.

Falmouth Week 2022: What's in line for Day 9 - with 80s-00s night details

Boardmasters in fully underway in Cornwall

Live LIVE: Boardmasters 2022 - Day 3

James May with fellow presenters Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond while filming The Grand Tour. Picture: PA/Amazon Prime Video

The Grand Tour’s James May rushed to hospital after 75mph crash into wall

The crash took place during an early hours dash to hospital Picture from file: Getty Images

Driver crashed head-on into family on hospital dash for 83-year-old father

Tobias Panter was sentenced at Truro Crown Court for sexual abuse of a child Inset picture: Devon and Cornwall Police

Man who shot himself in the mouth aged 14 now jailed for sexual abuse of child

The fire on the A30 at Redruth in Cornwall on Friday Picture: Darren Hill

Updated Police warning as road reopens after large fire next to the A30

Football fixtures this weekend.

LISTED: Football fixtures in Cornwall this weekend

A convicted taxi driver in Cornwall has failed in their bid for a new licence

Stalker taxi driver fails in bid to get licence back

Firework evening is back tonight! Picture: Falmouth Week

Updated Falmouth Week 2022: How to celebrate on Day 8 - with fireworks show details

Drought has been officially declared across the south west

Drought officially declared in Cornwall

Clearing up the smashed glass this morning after the break-in. Credit: Pisky Cove & Crafty Crab Facebook

Shop owner in Porthleven forced to close today after early hours break in

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for Cornwall as heatwave wanes (PA)

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for Cornwall as heatwave wanes

The service has been considerably busier compared to this time last year. Picture: Martin Allen

Fire callouts increase by 350 percent as service calls for vigilance

The corn field that caught fire in Helland. Picture: St Dennis Fire Station

Bullock in pool offers cool relief as Cornish fire crews see 13 shouts in a day

The incident took place on North Parade in Falmouth last Saturday

Police find man in CCTV issued after criminal damage spree in Falmouth

The plaque and the two windmills put up for Jaxon, inset, Courtney says the council want removed

Mum pleads with council to be allowed to decorate five week old son's grave

The controversial Earth Goddess statue in Aylmer Square, St Austell (Image: Richard Whitehouse/LDRS)

Controversial statue branded 'offence to God' as hundreds petition its removal

Sport

Rubin Wilson heads home for Helston Athletic

REPORT: Wilson grabs two as Helston seal first league win of the season
Rubin Wilson notched a brace for Helston Athletic as the Blues secured their first league points of the season with a 3-2 win over Wellington.

Helston Athletic vs Wellington AFC: Live updates

Helston Athletic vs Wellington AFC: Live updates

Football fixtures this weekend.

LISTED: Football fixtures in Cornwall this weekend

The trophies will be on display before the match against Oldham on Sunday. Picture: Cornwall RLFC

Rugby World Cup trophies coming to Cornwall - here's where to see them

Peter Lewis (left) Vice Captain of Falmouth Golf Club presenting the Bearne Cup to Mike Davies

80 tee up for Bearne Cup in Falmouth

Chris ‘Chilly’ Old from his cricketing days in the seventies

Cricket legend to share memories in Mylor this month

Brian Fisher and Martin Mills handing over the cheque to Children’s Hospice South west at Little Harbour

Record breaking golfers raise four figure sum for charity

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National Sport

Ewen Ferguson seals wire-to-wire victory at ISPS Handa World Invitational

Nottingham Forest celebrate

Nottingham Forest off the mark with victory over West Ham

Brentford v Manchester United – Premier League – Gtech Community Stadium

David De Gea vows to get Manchester United back on track after horror start

Moritz Jenz scores

Celtic thrash Kilmarnock 5-0 to top SPL table on goal difference

Liverpool fans outside the Stade de France before May's Champions League final

Jordan Henderson insists chaotic CL final scenes must ‘never happen again’

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An oil spill is spreading across the Helford River. Picture from file: National Trust Glendurgan

Oil spill spreads across Helford River prompting 'no swim' warning

Rounding the mark Picture: Roger Hollingsworth

Countdown is on for the best Falmouth Classics ever as 100 boats head our way

Protestors outside County Hall recently

LETTER: Ships and Castles: The choice is yours Falmouth!

National News

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US lawmakers visit Taiwan 12 days after controversial Pelosi visit

Armenia Explosion

Deadly explosion tears through market in Armenia’s capital

Royal Mail unveils Augmented Reality Transformers stamps

Royal Mail unveils Augmented Reality Transformers stamps

41 dead after fire in packed Cairo church during morning service

A boat lies in the dried up Huddersfield narrow canal near Linthwaite

Temperatures to rise to 32C ahead of thunderstorms across the UK

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech

Labour to call for energy price cap freeze this autumn

Crime scene tape (Ben Birchall/PA)

Man, 25, dies in ‘targeted’ shooting in east London

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